SB488Introduced in the Senate
Enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.
Introduced by Sharon Carson, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enabling the governor to declare a state of emergency due to the failure of the legislature to pass a budget or continuing resolution to fund the New Hampshire state government by July 1 of the first year of a biennium.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 77
May 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 103, State House, 01:35 pm; Senate Calendar 3
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026, Vote 5-2; Senate Calendar 6
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 02/19/2026; Senate Journal 4
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 5 P. 124
Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 11:00 am GP 231
Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231
==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231
==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/06/2026 11:00 am GP 231
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 05/06/2026 (Vote 16-0; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 23
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 77
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